The best brush cutters under £100
For a small plot and a tight budget, these are the machines we'd still recommend under £100 — with the Amazon.co.uk prices we found and what each one can really do.
In short:Under £100 on Amazon.co.uk (prices checked 27 October 2026), the only blade-capable machine we cover is the 25.4 cc petrol Fuxtec FX-MS125 at £81.49, with a metal blade and shoulder harness. The rest are lawn trimmers: the corded Black+Decker GL360 (£39.99, 1.6 kg) and Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 (£71.05), and the cordless Gardena EasyTrim 25 (£42.95), Ryobi OLT1832 (£65.95) and Greenworks G40LT (£84.99) — the cordless ones priced as bare tools, without battery.
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What £100 buys
Under £100 you’re choosing between a light petrol brush cutter, a corded trimmer and a bare cordless trimmer. Only the petrol option takes a blade. Prices below are the Amazon.co.uk prices we found on 27 October 2026; they change often.
| Model | Type | Amazon.co.uk price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuxtec FX-MS125 | Petrol, 25.4 cc | £81.49 | Metal blade, shoulder harness, 5.5 kg |
| Greenworks G40LT | 40V cordless | £84.99 | Tool-only; split shaft, variable speed |
| Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 | Corded 280 W | £71.05 | 23 cm, auto line feed, 2 kg |
| Ryobi OLT1832 | 18V ONE+ | £65.95 | Bare; 25/30 cm, EasyEdge |
| Gardena EasyTrim 25 | 18V P4A | £42.95 | 1.7 kg without battery, edging wheel |
| Black+Decker GL360 | Corded 350 W | £39.99 | 25 cm, 1.6 kg |
Which should you choose?
If there’s any chance of nettles or brambles, the Fuxtec FX-MS125 is the only real brush cutter here. For a lawn near a socket, the Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 or very light Black+Decker GL360. If you already own Greenworks 40V, Ryobi ONE+ or POWER FOR ALL batteries, the bare G40LT, OLT1832 or EasyTrim 25 are the best value.
The limits of a sub-£100 machine
Expect grass and light growth, modest cut widths and less stamina. For tall dense grass or brambles, see the best brush cutters under £150, where 52 cc petrol and cordless brush cutters with blades appear.
Our picks at a glance
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Weight | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuxtec FX-MS125 | Petrol | 25 cc · 2-stroke | 5.5 kg (Fuxtec) | 7.5 / 10 |
| Greenworks G40LT | Cordless | 40V G40 | — | 7.6 / 10 |
| Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 | Corded | Corded 280W | 2 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) | 7 / 10 |
| Ryobi OLT1832 | Cordless | 18V ONE+ | About 2.3 kg without battery (listing) | 7.3 / 10 |
| Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A | Cordless | 18V P4A | 1.7 kg without battery | 7.1 / 10 |
| BLACK+DECKER GL360 | Corded | Corded 350W | 1.6 kg | 7 / 10 |
Weights are as stated by the maker, UK retailers or Amazon, so some include a battery or cutting gear and others don't — see each review for details.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a real brush cutter for under £100?
Just: the Fuxtec FX-MS125 was £81.49 on Amazon.co.uk when we checked, with a metal blade and shoulder harness. Everything else under £100 is a line trimmer for lawns and edges.
Do the cordless prices include a battery?
No. The Greenworks G40LT and Ryobi OLT1832 are tool-only, and the Gardena EasyTrim 25 price is likely the Solo version. If you don't own a battery from the platform, add its cost.
Will these prices change?
Yes — Amazon prices move daily. We checked them on 27 October 2026; each product card shows the live price when available.